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Pacific Coast Harmony (PCH) will present “Waves of Harmony,” a show of modern four-part a cappella harmony music on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 2 p.m. at the Schulman Auditorium at Carlsbad City Library, located at 1775 Dove Lane. The music spans the Great American Songbook, Broadway theater and film, popular songs, and beyond. A highlight of the show will be a special appearance by the San Diego Chorus, an International award-winning treble chorus. They will be competing at the fall 2026 SingUnited International Quartet and Chorus Competition (Sweet Adelines.) Selected quartets will also perform and there will be a basket drawing. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door and can be purchased by emailing treasurer@PacificCoastHarmony.org. Pacific Coast Harmony is an a cappella ensemble based in La Jolla, California, under the direction of Janet Hammer, an accomplished performer, recording artist, chorus director, vocal technique instructor, and band and vocal group leader. For more information, visit PacificCoastHarmony.org. Pacific Coast Harmony on Facebook / Instagram

In a last-minute budget deal, California legislators accidentally exempted a broad category of industrial facilities from environmental review.

The San Diego River Artists Alliance (SDRAA) exhibits work celebrating the San Diego River and its ecosystem. The opening reception is Saturday, May 9, 4 - 7 p.m. which coincides with San Diego River Park Foundation’s “River Days 2026”. Come see the art stories then make stories of your own by connecting with the river through experiences offered by SDRPF during River Days 2026, May 9 - May 17 (https://sdriverdays.org/). The San Diego River Artists Alliance (SDRAA) is a collective of twenty-two visual and 3D artists who invest time and collect experiences along the San Diego River from the mountains near Santa Ysabel to the ocean. The artists retell the grand and intimate stories of animals, plants, land and water in their artwork, celebrating the river’s history, beauty and promise. A portion of the sales will be donated to the San Diego River Park Foundation (SDRPF).

Catch the Devil by journalist Pamela Colloff highlights the potentially fatal consequences of a system more concerned with securing convictions than determining the truth and delivering justice.

Congo Square in New Orleans was one of the only places where, in the 18th and 19th centuries, enslaved Africans could gather. That legacy continues to shape the New Orleans — and its unique sound.

3-day event - featuring a vibrant array of folk and traditional performances, arts and cultural exhibitions, lion dances, firecrackers ... Featuring: - Eating & Drinking Contests: Pho eating contest, bubble milk tea drinking contest, dumpling wrapping contest, and featuring Bún Bò Huế eating contest-- one of Vietnam’s most flavorful and spicy noodle soups. - Lion Dance Extravaganza: featuring lion and dragon dance performances multiple times each day - Diverse Culinary Experiences: featuring many food vendors with a variety of flavors from Korea, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, China, Taiwan, and the Philippines. - Family-Friendly Fun: family fun activities for all ages, including free lucky red envelopes, wish-making trees, new year oracle reading, arts, crafts, and carnival games. - Immersive Cultural Village: featuring re-enactment of the Asian village lifestyle with highlander's house, a floating village, cultural market, bamboo huts, etc. - Children's Art Murals: In collaboration with Hoover High School Art students, children will have the opportunity to contribute to the creation of three vibrant murals. This community art project will celebrate creativity and cultural expression, allowing young artists to leave their mark on the festival. The Lunar New Year is an important Asian holiday that has been celebrated for thousands of years throughout the world, especially in Asia. 2026 marks the 16th annual San Diego Lunar New Year Festival. This three-day event will feature a vibrant array of folk and traditional performances, arts and cultural exhibitions, lion dances, firecrackers, and numerous family-friendly activities. A highlight of the festival will be the Cultural Village, which aims to recreate the traditional villager lifestyle of Southeastern Asia. Most importantly, this inclusive and festive event is open to the public and free of charge. Visit: https://www.sdlunarnewyearfestival.com/

First, we’ll tell you some of the contributing factors around why 2025 was the deadliest year ever recorded for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Detention Centers. Then, we’ll tell you why more and more flights coming from San Diego’s military airports are deportation flights. And, we’ll tell you about a new legislature that looks to build more affordable housing in our cities’ urban centers. Also, uncomfortable conversations around death are moving to more social settings like a bar. And, International Dark Sky Week is here! We’ll tell you about some of the stargazing events happening across San Diego County this week.

We break down the findings from the 2026 Point-in-Time Count with two nonprofit leaders. Plus, the mental health needs of San Diego’s Vietnamese community. And, how to be mindful about your health alongside rising technology use.

To combat ongoing summer hunger, the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank partners with the San Diego Public Library to help bridge the meal gap for students and families who rely on free meals during the school year and ensure no one goes hungry. Through the San Diego Food Bank’s summer meals program and its continued collaboration with local partners, families can find nourishment and support in their own neighborhoods. Ten meal sites across the region are offering free food distributions to any San Diego youth aged 0 to 18, beginning June 3 through Aug. 27. There are no income requirements, ZIP-code restrictions, or identification needed, and meals will be offered to residents even if they are not enrolled in summer programming. Meals include fresh produce, proteins, and shelf-stable items such as rice, pasta, canned goods, granola bars, milk, juice, and peanut butter. They are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Meal distributions this summer include: June 3 | 12:00 p.m. | City Heights Library June 10 | 12:30 p.m. | Skyline Hills Library June 16 | 12:30 p.m. | College-Rolando Library June 17 | 2:00 p.m. | Logan Heights Library June 24 | 12:30 p.m. | Skyline Hills Library June 25 | 12:00 p.m. | Oak Park Library June 30 | 12:30 p.m. | College-Rolando Library July 1 | 12:00 p.m. | City Heights Library July 8 | 12:30 p.m. | Skyline Hills Library July 8 | 1:00 p.m. | Magnolia Elementary July 14 | 12:30 p.m. | College-Rolando Library July 15 | 11:30 a.m. | Rancho San Diego Elementary July 15 | 2:00 p.m. | Logan Heights Library July 22 | 12:30 p.m. | Skyline Hills Library July 22 | 1:00 p.m. | Chase Avenue Elementary July 23 | 12:00 p.m. | Oak Park Library July 28 | 12:30 p.m. | College-Rolando Library July 29 | 11:30 a.m. | Lexington Elementary August 4 | 6:00 p.m. | City Heights Library August 5 | 12:30 p.m. | Skyline Hills Library August 11 | 12:30 p.m. | College-Rolando Library August 13 | 11:00 a.m. | Mountain View/Beckwourth Library August 27 | 12:00 p.m. | Oak Park Library In addition to libraries, select parks, recreation centers and other community sites will host free summer meal distributions. To find a location near you, visit sandiego.gov/public-library/summerlunch, call 2-1-1 or text “FOOD” or “COMIDA” to 304-304. Contact meal sites directly for information on holiday closures.

Several groups cited affordability concerns in their filings, which come at the outset of a lengthy regulatory process with the California Public Utilities Commission.